Starlooks Boutique is a newish mom-and-pop-run online store (with personal mom-and-pop customer service too) that offers a fun mix of clothing, toys, jewelry, unique gifts, and other cool finds for parents. One such example is Rock Star Baby’s line of organic beauty products (for baby and big people too) that contain no harmful parabens, laureth sulfates, phthalates/fragrance, chemicals/propylene glycol, or dyes that are usually found in most baby products - just natural ingredients. Starlooks focuses on Made in America products with some great classics such as Holgate wooden toys. My favorite is the Mr. Roger’s Trolley . . . almost wants to make me break out in song “Won’t you be my neighbor!”
Starlooks is also the newest retailer of liliputians birthday outfits and everyday-wear clothing for girls and boys. The owners of Starlooks have a great eye for unique kids apparel and goods (I mean, they DO offer liliputians, right?!?). They are parents to FIVE kids so they have truly become experts in this area! Although the Starlooks Boutique is already up and running with items being added daily, a BIG grand opening is in the works. Check back & we’ll keep you posted.
Handcrafted, unique, heirloom quality sterling silver jewelry from Shelly Assody is here! Shelly Assody is a renowned jewelry designer is Israel and is becoming increasingly well known around the world (that is among celebrities and women “in the know”). Her designs are made from high quality silver and are fine pieces of jewelry that can be worn every day.
Liliputians is thrilled to be the newest retailer of Shelly’s custom designs. After receiving one of her bracelets as a gift from dear friends, I was hooked. I’ve since had to buy myself a necklace to match as well as one for my daughter so she can be like Mama.
The quality of the piece is immediately apparent as all jump rings, clasps and other tiny pieces are securely soldered (something that isn’t the case with most necklaces as my jewelry box of broken chains will attest to). Then there are the hand-molded and hand-cast charms that are integrated into the chain itself. These charms are so detailed with all their stamping and engraving. They can even be personalized, such as my necklace which has a girl charm engraved with my daughter Lily’s name. Add several of the boys and girls for an amazing gift for Grandma.
Shelly Assody jewelry is the ultimate gift for Mother’s Day . . . or a just-because gift. But I warn you, you may have a problem buying just one piece. Wait until you get it and you’ll see what I mean. Her creations are truly wearable works of art. I know I’m now coveting the antiqued signet ring!
We were extra happy to see the mailman yesterday since he delivered the long awaited issue of BABY & CHILDREN’S PRODUCT NEWS. The February/March issue of this magazine for the children’s products industry and trade had a very nice write up about liliputians NYC, focusing on our birthday outfits (particularly the Retro Birthday Party Skirt Set photographed so perfectly by Amanda Elkins Photography).
The newest liliputians creation is a sweet little birthday dress that’s perfect for the BIG day or any day that needs a special outfit with timeless charm. This new dress design isn’t just pretty. It’s easy fit is play friendly too. We don’t like fussy or scratchy dresses around here!
With its vintage style, Polka Dot Twirl Retro Birthday Dress, combines two fun & colorful prints combine perfectly; retro birthday kids on yellow and multi colored dots on white. Lots of details make it extra special; a shirred and self ruffled neckline, sleeves and empire waist accented with red ric rac trim, and zig zaggy ribbon detail at the bodice seam. And the most important detail is its full circle skirt for the ultimate twirl. Oh and don’t forget some fun barrettes to match and complete the birthday girl’s look!
Check out the latest and greatest birthday outfit for little boys. Vrroooooom-roar-vroooom! It’s all about MONSTER TRUCKS!
Monster trucks and stripes is a great outfit for the big day and looks cute and not too birthdayish afterwards. The relaxed fit shirt has a striped number applique with fancy top stitching and the same number of flaming monster trucks. The matching relaxed fit pants are in the super soft brushed cotton stripes fabric with bands of individually appliqued monster trucks around the hems.
We’ve cooked up more yummy birthday confections in the liliputians design bakery. Although they may look delicious these desserts aren’t the edible kind, but birthday cupcake themed creations to wear. There are 2 more sweet birthday cupcake shirts and 2 more birthday cupcake skirts. Choose from bright polka dots or pastel stripes for a unique outfit for the little birthday girl. Sold as sets or as separates to mix and match as you like.
Birthday Cupcake Dots in Pink and Black is a vibrant and deliciously cute birthday outfit. Colorful cupcakes on black and bright polka dots in red and hot pink combine for a cute and comfy skirt. The matching birthday shirt comes with the dotty number of your choice (1-8) and the same number of appliqued cupcakes. Red lettuce edge ruffles on the sleeves and waist make it even more special.
For those who prefer a more subdued palette, there is the Pastel Stripes & Tossed Cupcakes skirt set. A pink fitted style shirt is appliqued with a striped birthday number (choose from 1-8) and the same number of cupcakes. The matching skirt is made from the candy striped fabric and has “tossed” cupcakes appliqued around the bottom hem for some yummy fun.
Ok. We admit that summer isn’t here quite yet. But these warm spring days have been teasing us and when it does get here, we’ll be ready for it! Because so many new summer time designs have been added to the liliputians boutique.
Marrakesh Mix and Match is a festive folkloric set inspired by Moroccan fabrics and colors. The smocked and flounced tiered top has four tiny floral and paisley prints that are mixed to match perfectly. Coordinating black floral print bloomer shorts complete the look. Add some colorful hair flowers for the perfect finishing touch!
The Brilliant Blue Peacock Skirt Set is a vibrant swirling and twirling summer time outfit in a brilliant blue peacock print with coordinating dip dye shirt in sherbert. The cotton peasant-style top has a shirred, ruffled neckline and waist and fluttering sleeves all with turquoise blue rolled edge hems to accent. Coordinating circle skirt has a smocked waistband and full circle silhouette for the ultimate twirl.
Although the liliputians boutique seems to primarily cater to the girls, we haven’t forgotten about the boys! There are some fun and unique new summer outfits for your little guy . . . a little something for everyone.
We feel that BASEBALL OLD SCHOOL STYLE set “hits it out of the park!” This fun applique outfit has just the right amount of nostalgia with its handcut, retro baseball applique of players in the dugout and grandstands on the relaxed fit pants. Matching light blue shirt is a homerun (also available on chocolate brown or black) with its applique of players in the dugout.
OLD SCHOOL TATTOOS is another new boys outfit with a retro feel. But this one has a tough Sailor Jerry vibe with its flash art tattoos . . . tattoos that would make any biker proud! This outfit starts with a funky shirt with four different tattoos (shark, dice, horseshoe and heart & roses with “Amor”) that have been appliqued onto the front and back and shoulder of the black tee (available in fitted girl style or loose fit boys style). Coordinating board shorts are a comfy loose fit style that’s perfect for the playground, a game of ball, skateboarding, or doing the stray cat strut! Made from the vintage tattoo print with a coordinating bandanna (make that badanna!) print with skulls and cross bones. They are loaded with details - contrasting waist band, pockets from contrasting fabric, faux fly, and constrasting hem that can be worn cuffed or uncuffed.
Oh and don’t forget the fun DICE & JACKS board shorts. Made in the same style as the Old School Tattoo or Trains & Railroad Tracks board shorts, they are funky, retro and tough all at the same time. They go great with the Pirate Jolly Roger shirt, Super Kid initial or birthday shirts as well as the Varsity Birthday number shirt.
Liliputians has had another time out! We’ve been mentioned in Time Out New York Kids magazine again!!!!!!!
I discovered this pleasant surprise last night while soaking in the tub, perusing my various magazines subscriptions. Time Out New York Kids is one of my favorite periodicals for finding places to go, new boutiques to shop at, fun events for the family, and just learning more about this fabulous city where I’m lucky enough to live.
In April’s issue, there is an article entitled Spree For All, which interviews Joanna Dreifus, a fellow New York mom (and art historian like me) who blogs. As I get into the article, I’m like “I know her!” Ok. Well I don’t “know” her, but I recognize her name, her blog’s name, mymomshops.blogspot.com, and she is also a liliputians customer. Even further into the article I’m delighted to see liliputians mentioned.
From the article . . . “Dreifus typically writes about products she’s personally stumbled on; most are small companies and websites that parents might not otherwise know about. Her favorites include New York City indie designer Liliputians (’I purchased both of my children’s birthday outfits there.’)”
Jewelry designer Pink Papillon has created a new Mother’s Necklace design and I’m thrilled to be able to offer it in the liliputians boutique. This two-tone creation consists of a texturized vintage brass pendant with an overlapping, smaller silver one. Both are hand stamped in her custom girlie font letters with the baby’s name and birth date and hangs from a 24 inch vintage brass chain. These are limited edition and one of a kind creations that are the perfect gift for a new mother.
